AURORA, COLORADO POLICE PROMOTE BLACKOUT DRUNK COP TO  DETECTIVE It’s difficult to understand just how hard it is to have police accountability when the very idea faces so many hurdles.  The least of those is the power of the police unions, whose political virility makes the simplest dialogue about the topic virtually anathema.  But local politics can also be a major factor.  Take the recent news out of Aurora, Colorado.  Last month, the Aurora Police Department promoted Officer Nathan Meier to Detective.  And his promotion will be a problem for many, including me.  Why?  Because he is a drunk, and … Continue reading Aurora, Colorado Promoted Drunk Cop to Detective